When did she have the bloods done?
Do you have the results?
Dusty. xxx
She is a little worried as now bleeding dark purple blood. She called GI secretary, she called back and said not to worry unless it's lots.
Dex - she spoke to her GI! Will keep and eye on it though, because it is not right!! :ymad:
Dusty - if in hospital we get results straight away, but if done as out patient can take ages! I am a bit confused as to where to get results from. Her surgery don't have them. They were requested by Oxford and done in Swindon! :confused2:
Will get her to call Oxford on Monday if she hasn't heard from anyone!
I know that things haven't been great for Jaime, but I really do think (HOPE) that we are heading the right way. She has not vomited AT ALL for FIVE days!!! :dance:
This must mean her bowels are clearing out. Now just to sort out the rest!
:confused2::ybatty:
Niks,
If TSH is normal then the labs don't check t4, t3 as not necessary.
What iron is she on. Ferrous fumarate is the most GI friendly one.
Often docs prescribe ferrous sulphate 200mg twice to three times daily. If she struggles with that dose, either drop to once daily as it is better than none and will still work but a bit slower...or ask for ferrous fumarate.
Some cereals have loads of iron added as do some nutritional drinks, bread etc.
Only sometimes Kim. She can also faint without vomiting.
She is going to see GP tomorrow to see if she can be referred to someone about the fainting. It really worries me as she drives :eek2:
Okay. Have a massive dilemma!
Jaime had a really bad night. So much bleeding and very loose watery stools, lots of pain and she fainted twice.
Went to GP this morning. He said inflammation and prescribed 30mg prednisolone! She is scared to take it because GI hasn't prescribed. She called and left a message with Secretary and no reply. I e-mailed and no reply! So bloody frustrating!!?? What do you all think?
I think if she takes it and it clears up inflammation (if it is inflammation) then Oxford will not think it was there in the first place. If she doesn't take it she could end up even worse! GRRRRRR
On a better note, GP has made an appointment with me on Thursday to discuss letter regarding referring her to another specialist!!! At least he is going to talk to me and listen to what's going on properly.
The trouble is it worked before and then when they scoped her and couldn't find inflammation after the first time and being on Pred, they assumed that there wasn't any!